English Writing: Writing Reference

Writing | Mechanics | Organization | Research | Special Purposes | Activities | Reference | Online Writing Centers | Etc

Advanced Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English explanations, professional examples, and student examples of four genres: Giving Instructions; Cause/Effect; Comparison/Contrast; Persuasion

Write about graphs, charts, and tables

OWL Online Writing Lab from Purdue university, includes over 100 handouts on English writing skills

RPI Writing Center handouts on writing style and technique

UVic Writer's Guide practical handouts on writing form and process from University of Victoria

LEO: Literacy Education Online information on citations, style, and the writing process from the writing center at St. Cloud State University

Nesbitt-Johnston Writing Center handouts, including an interesting section on writing for particular disciplines, from Hamilton College

Online Resources for Writers good collection of links to many of the major online writing resources.

University of Wisconsin Writer's Handbook notes on grammar and style, academic form, peer reviewing, and a collection of links to other writing centers

Writers' Workshop information on grammar, bibliography, and the writing process from the University of Illinois; try their "Grammar Handbook" and "Writing Tips and Techniques